Achille Margotto defeated Vincenzo Carlone 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the Italy 3 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vincenzo Carlone came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Achille Margotto claimed a first win over Vincenzo Carlone in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Italy 2 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Vincenzo Carlone | 6-7 7-5 6-0 |